Contrary to what you might see in the movies, you can absolutely pull off a cozy, festive Thanksgiving celebration no matter how large (or small) your living space. Hosting Thanksgiving dinner in an apartment, small house, or even a tiny home can be just as fun and memorable as spending the holiday in a larger home.
Preparing your apartment for a holiday get-together can seem a little intimidating. However, it doesn’t have to be stressful. These tips can help you make sure that your home is ...
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Buffalo, N.Y. Reigns as a Tech Industry Leader
Natural fiber optics and cool temps help Buffalo stand out.
The technology industry is enjoying a period of innovation and growth worldwide, with major city centers such as Buffalo, New York, popping up across the country that challenge Silicon Valley for the tech leader title. As early as 2015, the Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls metropolitan area emerged as a dynamic hub for the tech companies, in part thanks to the city's cool climate, strong economy and cross-cultural ...
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6 Space-Saving Apartment Decorating Tips
Use some savvy strategies for stretching your living space.
When you have a lot of stuff in a compact apartment space, creativity is key. The average two-person apartment in the U.S. is approximately 900 square feet, according to Multifamily Executive, and that's not all that much. Taking advantage of vertical space, choosing furniture that is multi-purpose and converting otherwise wasted space into storage are all effective strategies for making the most of your new ...
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Progress Photos of 500 Pearl – September 2017
September is a month of change. Change in season, change in temperatures, and change in scenery at 500 Pearl! Check out the pictures below to see for yourself just how impressive the progress at 500 Pearl was this past month. Check back monthly for new progress photos and if you take any pictures of your own, make sure to send it to Ellicott Development on our Facebook page. ...
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9 Reasons Adults Are Moving From Suburbs To Cities
If you’ve “Liked” the Ellicott Development Apartments page on Facebook, you may have recently seen this post talking about some of the top reasons adults ages 55 and older are choosing to ditch the suburbs and trade in their homes for apartments in the city. While there are a plethora of reasons why apartment living might be in your future (we’re looking at you, empty nesters!), here are 9 of the best reasons why you might be happier in an apartment.
Easier to maintain & a low ...
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5 Signs Your Office Space May be Slowing Down Your Business’ Growth
An overcrowded office can put the squeeze on your business.
Nurturing a new business means staying a step ahead of problems that could slow growth. One inevitable milestone every thriving enterprise must face is outgrowing its original office space. If you wait too long to line up a better location, you may face a drop in productivity, the loss of customers or problems with brand consistency. Be on the lookout for the following signs, and make your move before it affects your bottom ...
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Buffalo Bills Gameday Guide
The steps for success on Gameday.
The dog days of summer have come and gone and the wait is over, Buffalo Bills football is back. The Bills are reloading for a new season with a new coach steering the wagon. If you are looking to make the trip to Buffalo this season to watch the Bills you need to know some basic info about how to successfully navigate game day.
Where to Stay in Buffalo
When you wake up ready to go root on the Bills, nothing can ruin the hype more than the idea of having ...
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